General Accountant
Zenith Press Inc · Beverly, MA · 2 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Quarto Publishing Group is seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to join our finance team.
About the role
The General Accountant will support the monthly close process, prepare journal entries, reconcile balance-sheet accounts, and assist with financial reporting and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries.
- Reconcile assigned general-ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Support the annual audit and tax-preparation processes.
- Maintain fixed-asset records and calculate depreciation.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and improve reporting accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1–3 years of general accounting experience, preferably in publishing or a related industry.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and enterprise accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP).
- Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close procedures.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.